1. Name, phone #, and e-mail. Blog address. Please take a "selfie" and include it on your blog.
Kevion Grissom, 214-498-9065 and keviongrissom1@gmail.com
2. What’s your major? What year will you graduate?
2020
3. Why did you choose a photography class (or photography as a major), and what do you hope to learn from school in general and this class specifically?
I have a passion for pictures and editing pictures , the root or basics in education and to gain knowledge of the real world . In this class specifically I want to learn the deeper meaning behind pictures and i want to be able to capture the moment and understand why the moment is worth capturing .
4. What are your goals after graduation? Please list your goals in reverse order, starting five years out, then three, two, one, and six months. My goal 5 years from now is to be well established in my career ( gaming or animation ) , to be financially stable. My goal in 3 years is to have a stable job doing what I love in cali or new york and thtas working for a gaming company . In 2 years, I hope to have gained more experience in life and in the gaming world so that I can become become better at my craft . One year after graduation, I hope to have had a few jobs that can help me expand my gaming/ animation career . Six months after graduation, I hope that I am on my feet and I am able to start applying what I learned in school, in the real world.
5. What artists, musicians, photographers, writers, movies, books have influenced you/your work? Famous Dex , Post Malone , LeonDash ,
6. Where do you get information about current national and international events?
CNN news
7. Are there any important websites that you are referencing for art/photo competitions and/or information? What websites do you regularly visit? What TV programs?
No, instagram, twitter, ESPN, First Take, Animal Planet
8. What museums and/or galleries have you been to in the past year?
Perot Museum
9. Have you had any photo projects and/ or training in the past?
yearbook in high school
10. What is the value of art for the artist?
Art for the artist is like a child, they put effort and time into making sure the art is what they are trying to portray
11. What is the value of art for the audience?
Art for the audience is the final product that the artist wants to be seen. It may be objective to the audience because the time and effort is not seen, only the finished product.
12. Is photography a vocation or an avocation?
Vocation
13. What is your passion?
football
14.What are you afraid of? What makes you uncomfortable?
NOT BEING SUCCESSFUL , and I'm uncomfortable when I sense FAILURE
15. Do you have a passport?
No
16. Why did you sign up for this class? What do you hope to learn from it?
I love taking pictures and being in front of the camera , and i feel like you
interact with more people . I hope to learn how to use more technology and more programs to edit pictures .
17. Name three people who have influenced you and tell me how and why.
Mom ,Uncle , Granny
They influenced to become the person I am today , seeing them go through and overcome some of
the toughest battles was amazing . R.I.P to my farther figure , my Uncle he was there for me , he told me be great and also told me anything is yours "GO GET IT" . My Granny is one of the strongest individuals I've seen all my time on earth so far , she influenced me because shes humble , blessed and well gifted with the greatness of joy . My Mom is the most loving person on this earth , she told me never accept failure , there's always opportunity's if you find them . She influenced to never quit and always do everything with 110 % effort .
18. Name three books (four, if one is the Bible) that have been important in your development. How have they influenced you? The Lightening Thief, The Holy Bible, Moby Dick, and Click Clack Moo. These books have helped shaped me to become the person I am today. They have all taught me valuable lessons that I will cherish for the rest of my life. They have caused me to want to learn more about literature as a form of entertainment.
